Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus 9000

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus 9000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 4 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX700 HS grades versus the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus 9000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS versus the 9000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and 9000 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and 9000.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.